Austin Local News

Republicans Have First Baseball Practice Since Last Year's Shooting

Republican lawmakers returned to the baseball field in Virginia for their first practice since last year's shooting, that nearly claimed the life of House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise. Austin area Congressman, Roger Williams is back as well and coaching the Republicans. Williams was one of four others that were hurt when a man sprayed bullets through the chain-link fence.

The game will be played against the Democrats on June 14th - The one year anniversary of the shooting.